A research team is exploring Registered Nurses’ and Nurse Practitioners’ willingness to participate in Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). The team are Professor Ann Bonner, Professor Melissa Bloomer, Dr Joan Carlini, and Dr Jayne Hewitt from Griffith University, Emeritus Professor Margaret O’Connor from Monash University, and Ms Ilse Berquier from Metro North Health. This team comprises nurses, a nurse practitioner, and researchers with expertise in VAD law, policy, and implementation. 

Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is now a legal end-of-life option in most parts of Australia. The role of Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in this practice varies between states and territories and, as VAD is new in Australia, there is little research on their willingness to participate.   

You are invited to complete a short (5-minute) online survey where you will be asked about your views on, and willingness to participate in VAD. At the end of the survey, there is also an option to indicate your willingness to participate in an interview about VAD.  To access the survey, please click the link or QR code below.  

You can complete the short survey here.

If you would like more information about this study, please get in touch with Dr Jayne Hewitt via email j.hewitt@griffith.edu.au or phone on 0422 020 054.